Bank of Baroda has released a recruitment notification for 2482 Local Bank Officer posts on a regular basis. The online application process will remain open from 18th August 2026 to 07th September 2026. Eligible candidates can check the vacancy details, eligibility criteria, selection process, application fee and important dates below.

Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026 – Overview

• Organization: Bank of Baroda
• Post Name: Local Bank Officer
• Total Vacancies: 2,482 posts
• Vacancies in Assam: 40 posts
• Advertisement No.: BOB/HRM/REC/ADVT/2026/16
• Application Mode: Online
• Application Start Date: 18th August 2026
• Last Date: 07th September 2026

Eligibility Criteria for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for the Local Bank Officer posts must be between 21 and 30 years of age as on 1st August 2026.

Age relaxation is available for specified categories. SC/ST candidates will receive 5 years of relaxation, while OBC-NCL candidates will receive 3 years. For PwBD candidates, the relaxation is 10 years for GEN/EWS, 13 years for OBC and 15 years for SC/ST candidates.

Candidates must also satisfy the local language requirement for the State for which they are applying. They must be able to read, write, speak and understand the specified local language.

Educational Qualification for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026

Applicants must be graduates in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution. The notification also lists certain preferred certifications, including IC 38 from the Insurance Institute of India, NISM Series V-A for Mutual Fund Distributors, NISM Series XXI-A for Portfolio Management Services (PMS) Distributors and NISM Series XIII Common Derivatives Certification.

In addition to the educational qualification, candidates must have at least 1 year of post-qualification experience as an officer in any Scheduled Commercial Bank listed in the Second Schedule of the Reserve Bank of India. Candidates must also possess proficiency in the local language of the State they select.

Application Fees for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026

The application fee for PwBD/ESM/DESM/Women and SC/ST candidates is Rs. 175/- plus Payment Gateway Charges. Candidates belonging to the UR/EWS/OBC categories have to pay Rs. 850/- plus Payment Gateway Charges.

How to Apply for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Bank of Baroda recruitment portal through the link provided in the Important Links section below.
2. Go to the Important Links section and click on the Online Application Form.
3. Enter your personal and educational details carefully in the application form.
4. Upload the required documents as instructed in the application portal.
5. Pay the applicable application fee according to your category.
6. Submit the completed application form.
7. Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026

• Starting Date of Online Application: 18th August 2026
• Last Date of Online Application: 07th September 2026

Important Links for Bank of Baroda LBO Recruitment 2026

State-wise Vacancy Details

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an online examination or multiple rounds of testing, followed by a psychometric test or another test considered appropriate by the Bank.

Candidates qualifying in the online examination may be called for the interview process.

Online Test

There will be negative marking in all sections. For every wrong answer, 0.25 of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted.

The English Language section is qualifying in nature, and marks obtained in this section will not be counted towards the final merit list.

Group Discussion / Personal Interview

Candidates must achieve the required minimum marks in each section and the overall online examination to be shortlisted for the Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview. The shortlisting will depend on vacancies, prescribed cut-off marks and overall performance.

Candidates appearing for GD/PI must secure at least 60% marks for the General category and 55% for Reserved category candidates. Candidates who do not qualify in the GD/PI will not be considered for final selection.

Language Proficiency Test

Shortlisted candidates must qualify in the Local Language Proficiency Test (LLPT) for the State they have applied for. Candidates who fail the test will not be allowed to proceed to the Personal Interview and will be excluded from further selection.

Candidates who have studied the specified local language as a subject in Class 10th or 12th and can provide the relevant marksheet/certificate will be exempted from the Local Language Proficiency Test.

Exam Centres in Assam

The examination centres mentioned for Assam are:

• Guwahati
• Jorhat
• Silchar
• Dibrugarh
• Tezpur

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